Choices, Choices

Song: Higher Ground

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-8

I never have made a spiritually-based decision that I ever regretted. Never have I made a sacrifice for the Lord that I ever looked back upon wishing that I’d acted differently.

I’m not saying that the sacrifice did not hurt. I’m not saying that in the short term I didn’t worry. At times the decision came with embarrassment. At times I appeared the fool before others. Some did not understand. Some did not support. Some criticized. Some made fun. Some made fun when I wasn’t around. But the decision was for the best. And looking back, there are no regrets.

Even more than no regrets, such life-changing, faith-trying, society-alienating, spiritually-based decisions are the most satisfying ones I’ve ever made. They are the ones that identify me with Abraham when he left Ur, with Caleb when he contradicted the other spies, with Ruth when she told Naomi, “I’m coming with you.” Other choices I’ve forgotten or would like to forget. These I treasure.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” It’s true. It works. The Lord promises. Choosing the kingdom first produces a life without regret. What I regret is not choosing this path more often. Not today. Today I’ll make kingdom choices, choices that God is sure to smile upon and reward.

Jason Moore